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Mother's Day Finds

An adorable belly binder, indoor plant design and more.

Something For Everyone

At Zieben Mare, tucked in the back of a historic house

in Franklin Village, find "a little bit of everything" that

mom will love — tabletop items (like Match pewter),

antiques, fine jewelry, shoes and more. The clothes

are fun and fabulous, from inexpensive scarves to

finds by Odd Molly to exclusive leather lines like

Henry Cuir and bags by Jamin Puech (left).

"We try to get special things in that people

will love," says MaryAnn Liut, who co-

owns the shop with Monica George.

"In this economy, some customers

prefer to purchase one great piece

of clothing or an accessory that

will make their clothes look new

for spring." While you're there, be

Green Gifts

sure to stop in at Oddz and Endz,

Instead of flowers, consider a plant for mom that

their new boutique next door that

is guaranteed to stay beautiful. With Plantscapes

stocks items from the past sea-

for Interiors, which provides indoor plant design

son and limited-quantity items.

and maintenance, owner Dick Gleason uses plants

(248) 539-8879; ziebenmare.com .

to reflect his clients' lifestyles and taste to make

— Nana Greenberg

their homes more beautiful, relaxing and eco-friendly

(like the vines climbing the breakfast room of this

Bloomfield Hills home). "Plants add beauty and posi-

tive energy to a home," says Gleason. Plantscapes

for Interiors provides personalized service, purchasing

of all plant materials, a wonderful selection of contain-

ers for indoor or porch, weekly or bi-weekly plant-

care maintenance and uses all organic products.

Tummy Trick

When Detroit-bred mom Lori Caden gave birth to her second child, she wanted to find "a safe and quick-

er way to get back into shape beyond the torturous months of diet and exercise" she had experienced

the first time around. Juggling a family and successful business that she and sister Kari own in L.A.,

Lori developed a "belly band," after reading about how women in ancient cultures wrapped

their bellies after childbirth. Recruiting Kari and their third sister, Jodi (owner of Caden Design

Group in Birmingham), and with the help of Beverly Hills ob/gyn Dr. Jay Goldberg, she began

working on an up-to-date version of an abdominal compression binder designed to help

postpartum moms get their body back in shape. Endorsed by the likes of new moms

Halle Barry, Nicole Kidman and Jennifer Garner, the Belly Bandit helps reduce uterine

swelling, aids in decreasing the bloating caused by water retention and gives additional

support to a new mother's weary legs and back. Not just for post-pregnancy, the Bandit

can help with posture and the reduction of common back and shoulder pain. $45.95-

$69.95, depending on design. Log on to bellybandit.com to find local retailers or order

online.

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(248) 866-1660; plantscapesforinteriors.com .

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